In order to hire and maintain a quality workforce that reflects the diversity of the community and works well within our True North values-based organization, the Permitting Division of the Department of Local Services (DLS) is accepting applications for the career-service position of Senior Code Enforcement Officer. 

The Senior Code Enforcement Officer will assist the Principal Code Enforcement Officer  in leading, training, evaluating, and overseeing the work of the professional code enforcement staff; and will assist in the development of work plans and the scheduling of unit work. 

In this role, you will provide quality control by reviewing reports, files and documentation; assist in the development of programs and procedures to improve the enforcement program; provide interpretations and training to officers; provide public information and clarification on codes and their practical applications; and assist with difficult public hearings and legal actions; and perform inspections on difficult or unusual sites
 

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
 

1. Provide direction to Code Enforcement Officers in resolving difficult and/or unusual situations related to enforcement action.
2. Review case notes and enforcement files to determine inspection reporting adequacy.
3. Provide feedback to the Principal Code Enforcement Officer on employee work performance, provide training and technical guidance, and assign cases to balance workload.
4. Assist in coordination of abatement program.  Prepare abatement work orders. Assist in the development of abatement contracts.  Arrange for police and contractor support to ensure abatements are completed in a timely and safe manner.  Monitor abatement sites and inspect for final approval.
5. Review and update form letters as required to reflect code changes.
6. Assist Code Enforcement Officers with difficult public hearings and legal actions and assist in the field with difficult sites.
7. Draft and review civil penalty waiver requests for approval by management.
8. Draft settlement agreements for cases prior to litigation process.
9. Assist in the development of programs and in planning and implementation of changes to current programs.  Assist in the review and revision of policies and procedures as needed, and monitor staff to verify they are complying with policies and procedures.
10. Coordinate and standardize section code interpretation and participate in Department code interpretation and code change recommendations.
11. Represent King County in legal action by acting as expert witness, giving depositions and answering interrogatories on matters involving enforcement actions.
12. Provide information to the public on code clarification, code interpretation and enforcement issues.
13. Act as a liaison between staff and the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

1. Ability to plan and lead the work of others; ability to build consensus and motivate employees
2. Experience working collaboratively with staff from multiple disciplines and from various levels of the organization and coordinating their work.
3. Familiarity with terminology used in construction and land use; zoning, building, housing, shorelines and environmental codes; legal principles applied to code enforcement procedures
4. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations and right of entry requirements
5. Knowledge of investigative techniques; skill in investigating and researching information
6. Knowledge of developing, implenting, and monitoring abatement program
7. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
8. Skill in dealing effectively with the public, including difficult people
9. Skill in providing solutions to code questions and interpretations
10. Skill in making presentations to non-technical audiences and/or providing testimony in litigation matters

• International Code Council (ICC) Code Enforcement certification
• Demonstrated experience leading both entry and journey level code enforcement professionals
• Considerable knowledge of applicable state, federal and local laws, rules, ordinances and regulatory standards applicable to the work.

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants.  First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.

This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for up to 6 months.  Including special duty assignments, STT and TLT opportunities.
 
WORK SCHEDULE: The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours and/or on weekends.  This position is exempt from provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime-eligible.

WORK LOCATION: King County is in a mandated telework environment through December of 2020; this position will initially work remotely. There will be an expectation to travel to various worksites throughout King County as needed for your work.

OFFICE EQUIPMENT: A laptop will be supplied by King County

FORMS AND MATERIALS: An online employment application, resume, and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge and skills for the position.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness.  The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.  Interviews will be conducted via Skype or Zoom.  Reference checks and file reviews will be conducted.
 
Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to interview on Thursday, October 22, 2020 or Friday, October 23, 2020.  
  
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
King County is the local service provider for roughly a quarter-million people who live in unincorporated parts of the county.  If all of these residents lived together in a single city, it would be the second-largest city in the state.  The population of our urban unincorporated areas is there-to-four times more diverse than those of our rural unincorporated areas in terms of race, language spoken, and income.  The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office, a Community Service Areas group, a Road Services Division, and a Permitting Division.  It provides a single point of accountability for delivery of local services to all unincorporated areas in King County.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
 
Theresa Reynolds
Senior Human Resources Analyst
206-477-0380
theresa.reynolds@kingcounty.gov
 
UNION MEMBERSHIP: These positions are represented by PROTEC17.
 
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